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208 Caravan vs King Air 90

208 Caravan vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 494 km/h, range 1,980 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 5,352 kg, built 3,000 vs 3,100 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
208 Caravan King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Beechcraft
First flight 9 December 1982 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1984 1964
Number produced 3000 units 3100 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 13.8 m
Height 4.3 m 4.7 m
Length 12.7 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or King Air 90?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or King Air 90?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 20 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.